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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,219.20, 338,282.43 and 149,559.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,219.20, 338,282.43 and 149,559.82 is: 206,319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,219.20 : 338,282.43 = 149,559.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,219.20/338,282.43 = 149,559.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,219.20x = 338,282.43 × 149,559.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,219.20x = 50,593,457,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,593,457,933.41/245,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,319.32

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